Divorce mediation has become a common alternative to litigation. Couples preparing for the end of a marriage can work together to settle their disagreements outside of court instead of relying on a judge to settle their disagreements. Mediation requires the...
Every married couple with children understands the financial challenges that can arise. Unfortunately, these challenges increase for divorced couples, sometimes leading to non-payment of child support Financial hardships are understandable, but it does not relieve the...
It is common for Virginia couples to have dual incomes, but some have a stay-at-home spouse who does not work outside the home. This can impact spousal support in several ways. In many cases, the stay-at-home spouse has contributed in other ways, but did not bring a...
Do you feel like your child custody order is no longer tenable? If so, then you need to figure out how to modify it to protect your child’s best interests. While you can try to negotiate a new arrangement with your child’s other parent, you need to be prepared to take...
When you’re in the middle of a divorce, nearly every aspect of your life can be put under the microscope. Sometimes there’s good reason for this, such as when the court tries to determine physical and legal custody as well as property division. In other instances,...
Splitting time with your child with your ex-spouse or partner can be challenging. Many parents struggle with going from having their child around all the time to only part of the time. Virginia courts typically order shared custody when it is in the best interests of...
